ASRS 2287663
ACN 2287663 · 2025-09 · Small UAS (At or above 0.55 lbs and less than 55 lbs)
Recreational / Hobbyist UAS pilot reported possibly exceeding 400 feet AGL during the flight. Pilot descended immediately and continued the flight.
Pilot narrative
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On Day 0 at XA06, I was flying my Small UAS (with white anti-collision strobe and red and green navigation strobes) for recreational purposes in my neighborhood. I had noticed earlier that my maximum altitude on my remote was set to 393 feet. I increased it to 396 feet as that was the smallest increment I could choose that was less than 400 feet. During the flight, I received a message on my controller regarding the maximum altitude being exceeded. I assume this may be due to AGL at my location, if that is the correct terminology. I immediately brought the drone below 393 feet and continued my flight. After covering regulations and reporting in today's segment of my Part 107 training, I thought it best to self-report this. Flight altitude exceeds 393ft . Aircraft may be in violation of local laws and regulations. Check and make sure you have obtained proper authorization to fly in this airspace Flight time: 00m 49s Altitude: 398.6 ft Home Distance: 0 ft
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Airspace Violation
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Chart Or Publication · Software and Automation · Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Ambiguous
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